10 Car-Care Tips That Save Gas
- Jeff Martin
- 04/11/2012
- Car Maintenance
Lower Grade Gas An easy way to save on gas is to use the lowest grade or octane of gasoline recommended for your car. Unless you drive a vehicle that requires the high octane premium gas, opt for regular.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Oil Changes
- Jeff Martin
- 04/01/2012
- Car Maintenance
What is an Oil Change? An oil change is when old motor oil is drained from your car and replaced with new oil. This maintenance procedure also includes an inspection and possible replacement of the oil filter.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tire Pressure
- Jeff Martin
- 03/22/2012
- Car Maintenance
What It Is? Tire pressure is the amount of air in your tires and is measured in PSI (pounds per square inch). A pressure gauge is used to measure each tire’s PSI. It is strongly recommended that car owners check their tire pressure once a ...
DIY Mechanic? Helpful Hints to Guide You Through
- Jeff Martin
- 03/12/2012
- Car Maintenance
So you want to work on your own car - here are some helpful hints:
Top 10 Car Maintenance Mistakes
- Jeff Martin
- 03/02/2012
- Car Maintenance
Taking good care of a vehicle is important to keeping it in good running order. Here are ten of the most common car maintenance mistakes vehicle owners make.
Trouble Shifting into the Right Gear? Symptoms of Transmission Repair Trouble
- Jeff Martin
- 02/20/2012
- Car Maintenance
The transmission is one of the most important elements of a vehicle. It allows the automobile to shift gears to keep up with the load and speed conditions of the drive. Checking the transmission fluid is essential since the fluid is what ...
Five Warning Lights You Shouldn't Ignore
- Jeff Martin
- 02/10/2012
- Car Maintenance
Today's cars perform better than ever thanks to improved manufacturing and design. One of these improved designs includes warning lights that alert drivers when something is wrong with the vehicle. While some of these lights can be ...
What is that Smell? Car Odors You Shouldn't Ignore
- Jeff Martin
- 01/31/2012
- Car Maintenance
Strange or rotten smells coming from your car typically mean that there's an issue with the vehicle somewhere. Since these problems may lead to costly repairs it's best to get your vehicle checked right away to avoid causing further ...
5 Car Noises Not To Be Ignored
- Jeff Martin
- 01/21/2012
- Car Maintenance
When you hear your car making a funny noise what do you do? Do you ignore it or try to pretend that it's coming from the car next to you instead? Or do you turn up your stereo and hope that it goes away? Actually, what you should do is ...
Drive Smart: How to Increase Fuel-Efficiency
- Jeff Martin
- 01/11/2012
- Car Maintenance
Many drivers are interested in purchasing a vehicle that is more fuel-efficient than their current personal vehicle but are not prepared to take on the expense of a new car. Even if a new car isn't in your near future, you can change the ...
